Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׁסַף”
Understanding shâçaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hew in pieces. - to cut in pieces, i.e. slaughter 1) (Piel) to hew in pieces, cut in pieces 1a) meaning dubious
H8158
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׁסַף
Phoneticshaw-saf'
Transliterationshâçaph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hew in pieces. - to cut in pieces, i.e. slaughter 1) (Piel) to hew in pieces, cut in pieces 1a) meaning dubious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 15:33 | “And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the Lord in Gilgal.” Word: שָׁסַף (shâçaph) |
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